Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation is a private foundation in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$62.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 76 | $57.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 62 | $62.7 million |
How to apply
Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 23 | $546,000 |
| California | 5 | $389,500 |
| Rhode Island | 18 | $364,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $196,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $70,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $65,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $61,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wog Community Development Corporation | General support | $200,000 |
| The California Community Church | General support | $200,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Trash free seas ocean climate programs | $165,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Plastic pollution initiative | $165,000 |
| Land Web | General support | $125,000 |
| Real Organic Project | General support and fundraising | $100,000 |
| Providence Country Day | General support | $75,000 |
| Save the Bay | Advocacy, restoration and engagement | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island | Build coastal resilience in rhode island | $70,000 |
| Environment & Human Health | Brochure on dangers of roundup | $65,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Assn (Nofa) | Program work | $50,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $50,000 |
| Animal Based Nutrition Research Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Assn | Potter hill dam removal project | $45,000 |
| Green Mountain Valley School | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Health Freedom Defense Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Vermont | General support | $40,000 |
| Alliance for Natural Health Foundation | Health freedom projects | $35,000 |
| Common Roots | Program support | $35,000 |
| Organic Eye | Organic eye projects | $35,000 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | General support | $35,000 |
| Island Presscenter for Res Economics | General support | $30,000 |
| Biofield Tuning Institute | Part 2 study on anxiety | $20,000 |
| Little Bellas | Provide healthy, fresh snacks | $20,000 |
| The Compass School | Compass school farm | $20,000 |
| The Westerly Land Trust | Dredge & restore the pond at wahanee | $20,000 |
| Trinity School Yard | Sponsor bridge program students into training | $20,000 |
| Ayers Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Middlebridge School | Locally sourced organic food, education | $15,000 |
| Comfort Club | General support | $12,500 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Family shelter & children's program | $10,000 |
| Intervale Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Construction of new shelter camp watcha | $10,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Denver University Women's Lacrosse | General support | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| CANCER101 | General support | $7,500 |
| National Grace Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| King Street Youth Center | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Drew H Hollenbeck
- David W Hollenbeck
- Douglas W Hollenbeck
Questions people ask
Does Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Drew H Hollenbeck (Trustee), David W Hollenbeck (Chairman) and Douglas W Hollenbeck (Trustee).
What does Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.